Yarn Light
Aslan Trends Yarns
Aslan Trends is a yarn company that although not well known in the UK are offering a great selection of yarns. We are going to look at who they are, where they are based, what they are about and also what yarns they could offer you.
Who are Aslan Trends?
Aslan Trends are a yarn company that were set up in 1951 and are based in South America with the aim of producing high quality natural yarns. All of their yarns are sourced directly from Patagonia and the Andes mountains. This means they are producing high quality luxury yarns that are a delight to knit with and something everyone should try.
The source of their yarns
One of the main fibres that Aslan Trends prides themselves on is their Alpaca. They love it is much as it is light-weight, warm, durable and soft which makes it a fantastic thing to knit with. It is hand spun and naturally dyed for the best quality yarns. Many people look at Alpaca as an expensive yarn but the reason for that is due to the difficulty in acquiring it. Many people are not aware that once the Alpaca fleece is shorn it actually takes two years for it to grow back. This means you need a large amount of the Alpaca to produce regular yarn for knitting.
There are a wide range of Aslan Trend yarns and one great one is called Guanaco and this is a mix of 60% Alpaca and 40% Merino wool. This makes it a truly soft and luxurious yarn and coming in over 20 colours is a great option for the winter months. It is a chunky yarn that is thicker than an Aran which will make it fantastic for scarves that you can quickly produce.
One of the other fibres that Aslan Trends uses is Angora coming from Angora rabbits and not goats. Believe it or not but rabbit Angora is actually 7 times as warm as sheep’s wool which means with a garment made of Angora you will be lovely and toasty in the Winter. A great yarn incorporating this is Invernal. This is 50% rabbit Angora, 25% Merino (from Patagonia) and 25% Polymide. This is a luxurious yarn that will help to add glamour to your garment and at an Aran weight is perfect for those winter woollies.
If you have not heard of Aslan Trends before then we recommend you giving them a try. The quality of their yarns is met only by the highly competitive price. If you are looking for that yarn to make a special garment then this may be the company to try.
About the Author
This article has been supplied by Mercedes Aspland for the<a href=”http://www.theknittingshop.co.uk”>knitting wool and yarn </a> shop. You can also find <a href=” http://www.knittingwoolandyarnshop.co.uk/shop/products/wools_yarns/aslantrends”>Aslan Trends </a> on our site.
|
|
Amy Hurley Heath Animals – Kittens – Kitten Rolling On Its Back Playing With Yarn On Light Wood Background – Mugs Kitten Rolling On Its Back Playing With Yarn On Light Wood Background Mug is new. Why drink coffee out of an ordinary mug when an imprinted mug is so much cooler? Microwave safe, FDA approved. Image is printed on both sides of the mug. Dishwasher use is not recommended…. |
|
|
Amy Hurley Heath Animals – Kittens – Kitten Rolling On Its Back Playing With Yarn On Light Wood Background – Tile Napkin Holders Kitten Rolling On Its Back Playing With Yarn On Light Wood Background Tile Napkin Holder is measuring 6w x 6h x 4d. Made from high quality solid maple wood with satin finish and two 4.25 commercial grade mirror gloss ceramic tiles. Holds napkins, mail, letters or files. In addition, customized engraving, on the face of the item, is available on request…. |
|
|
Amy Hurley Heath Animals – Kittens – Kitten Rolling On Its Back Playing With Yarn On Light Wood Background – Trivets Kitten Rolling On Its Back Playing With Yarn On Light Wood Background Trivet is measuring 8w x 8h x .75d. Made of solid wood with padding on back that protects your furniture. Framed trivet comes with 6w x 6h ceramic gloss tile attached to the wood frame…. |
|
|
Mirage Net 2 Per Package Light $0.89 * LIGHT for Medium or Light Brown or Blonde Hair * No. 146 REGULAR SIZE * The Ultra Invisible Stretch-Fashion Hair Net * by Jac-o-Net * Magic-Knit of Sheer Nylon Yarn * Handfinished * Self-Conforming * Durable Blends with and becomes part of your hair. * Invisible S*T*R*E*T*C*H EDGE. * Extra Fine Elastic Stretch Edge for Firm Invisible Control * Protects hair-do without confining it. * You are … |
|
|
Hand Crochet Chunky Flower Top Soft Yarn Knitted Wide Headband Wrap – Various Colors Let this pretty knitted flower headband accessorize your wardrobe under cold weather. It is wide enough to keep your ears warm and can be a beautiful headband to hold your hair in place at the same time. The headband dimension is 8 inches long and 5 inches wide. It is made of acrylic. Not only will it keep you warm, it is also perfect for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding. This is fo… |